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WK51 FLR

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

197,739 mi
Last recorded197,739 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK51 FLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 197,739 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

n/s and o/s rear chassis corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2018 197,724 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

n/s and o/s rear chassis corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2018 197,715 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center silencer (7.1.2)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced front (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment attachment bracket inappropriately repaired front (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced front (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 190,808 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 190,808 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no image (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 182,478 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 182,478 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt UPPER AND LOWER (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 173,129 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 173,129 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2014

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2013

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2012

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 148,007 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Feb 2011 148,002 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 153,093 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 138,285 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Dec 2008 138,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Dec 2007 123,343 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 123,343 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Dec 2006 87,641 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 87,641 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 65,432 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 65,408 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?

Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
9,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
164,434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49,564
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46,783
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 43,234
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37,987
Stop lamp not working 33,048
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WK51 FLR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 112,214 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Vito fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WK51 FLR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vito typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WK51 FLR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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